Batch Plant Operator Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

***Employee Referral Eligible***
***$1500 Sign-on Bonus***
Build Your Career. Build America's Future.
Vulcan Materials Company is the nation's largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials including asphalt and ready-mixed concrete. When you join Vulcan, it's more than starting an exciting career - you get to make a difference for millions of people every day across the country.
When you join Vulcan, you join a dynamic culture in which career development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded and diversity is valued. No matter the role or the location across the country, every member of the Vulcan team lives through the Vulcan Way: doing the right thing, the right way, at the right time.
What You'll Do:
Promote Safety. Take an active role in prioritizing safety for yourself and others to ensure all assigned plants have zero accidents and are in total compliance with all Vulcan policies and procedures.
Plant Operation. Operate plant equipment to regulate the flow of materials to and from conveyors, chutes, pumps, or storage bins. Maintain responsibility for starting up, batching, and shutting down the batch plant on a daily basis.
Determine Work Procedure. Determine work procedure and assign duties to personnel concerned with batching and hauling concrete, as well as maintenance of plant and equipment.
Manage Employee Relations. Provide strong leadership, training, team building and supervision to all employees at the facility in order to support the operational function of the business. Develop teamwork among employees while upholding Company guidelines, policies, and procedures, as well as maintaining morale across all department levels.
Coordinate with Dispatch. Coordinate with dispatch for efficient delivery of concrete.
Maintain Compliance. Ensure environmental and safety policy compliance in all activities at the facility, including outside contractors. Immediately take appropriate steps to correct any conditions of non-compliance.
Inspect Equipment and Perform Repairs. Assist and organize the work of employees in the daily inspection and maintenance of the facility to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant operations to maximize production and minimize interruptions. Maintain the general appearance and security of grounds, buildings, equipment, and machinery.
Manage Inventory. Manage and monitor inventories and plant operating costs. Prepare daily reports.
Additional Responsibilities. Other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
Skills You'll Need:
Experience and Certifications. Previous experience in the Ready Mix, Aggregate or Construction industry is required. Valid VDOT Plant Operator certification is highly desirable.
Knowledge of Best Practices. A basic knowledge of concrete, cement, or construction industries is required.
Leadership and Management Skills. Must be able to provide strong leadership and mentorship to employees, both direct and indirect reports, to motivate and maintain interpersonal relationships.
Problem-Solving Skills. Must have the ability to work independently and problem solve while working alone or as part of a team.
Flexibility. Must be able to work outside in all types of weather conditions and tolerate being exposed to loud noises. Must be willing to work a rotating schedule with varying shifts. Must be willing to work overtime based on business conditions.
What You'll Like About Us:
Work-Life Balance. At Vulcan Materials Company, we are focused on improving our employees' work-life balance. We understand the impact of weekly fluctuating work hours or lack of hours for our full-time Ready-Mix employees. As part of our commitment, we have implemented a Year-Round 30-hour Weekly Guarantee to ensure our employees receive more consistent work hours and are not impacted when there is a lack of work due to weather or other business conditions.
Great Company Culture. Our people share a competitive drive for excellence in an environment of trust, teamwork, open-mindedness, and communication.
Safe. Industry leader in health and safety standards. We are committed to creating a safe work environment and protecting all employees and customers.
Meaningful Work. What sets us apart is the work we do impact daily lives - and every employee contributes.Our aggregates produced are used to build roads, schools, hospitals, airports, and housing throughout the United States.
Health Benefits. Medical, Dental, Vision programs, plus much more.
Rest and Relaxation. Paid vacation, personal floating days, and paid holidays.
Prepare for the Future. 401(k) with company match and contribution.
Training and Development. We see our development programs and helping our employees meet their goals as a key part of our business.
Hourly Range:the hourly range for this role is between $24.00 - $27.09. This range is not inclusive of our discretionary bonus or equity package. When determining a candidate's compensation, we consider a number of factors, including skillset, experience, job scope, and current market data.
Vulcan Materials Company is an equal opportunity employer.